Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs – MCQs
Introduction
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs is a psychological theory that explains what motivates people. According to Abraham Maslow, humans have different levels of needs. We must first satisfy our basic needs, like food and safety, before focusing on higher-level needs, like friendship, respect, and personal growth. The needs are often shown as a pyramid, starting from the most basic at the bottom to the highest at the top.
The following questions will help you understand and remember the different levels of Maslow’s hierarchy.
Multiple Choice Questions
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Which level of Maslow’s hierarchy is concerned with food, water, and sleep?
a) Safety needs
b) Physiological needs
c) Esteem needs
d) Self-actualization
Answer: b)
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A safe home and protection from harm belong to which need?
a) Love and belonging
b) Physiological
c) Safety
d) Self-actualization
Answer: c)
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Making friends and feeling part of a group satisfies which level of need?
a) Love and belonging
b) Esteem
c) Safety
d) Physiological
Answer: a)
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Achieving a promotion at work or winning an award is an example of:
a) Physiological needs
b) Safety needs
c) Esteem needs
d) Self-actualization
Answer: c)
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Painting a masterpiece or pursuing personal goals is an example of:
a) Love and belonging
b) Esteem needs
c) Self-actualization
d) Safety needs
Answer: c)
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According to Maslow, which needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs?
a) Social and esteem needs
b) Lower-level needs (physiological and safety)
c) Self-actualization needs
d) Esteem needs only
Answer: b)
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Feeling valued and respected by others is part of which need?
a) Safety
b) Physiological
c) Esteem
d) Love and belonging
Answer: c)
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Which of the following is NOT an example of physiological needs?
a) Sleep
b) Food
c) Friendship
d) Water
Answer: c)
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Helping others, learning new skills, or achieving personal growth is part of:
a) Esteem needs
b) Self-actualization
c) Safety needs
d) Love and belonging
Answer: b)
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Joining a team or being part of a family group satisfies:
a) Self-actualization
b) Physiological needs
c) Love and belonging
d) Esteem needs
Answer: c)
